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Emmerdale's Lisa Riley taken to hospital after fall

Lisa Riley underwent surgery to repair a UCL tear in her thumb after a fall caused by a slippery stool, praising the NHS team at Leeds General Infirmary for their care.

  • On Wednesday, Emmerdale star Lisa Riley underwent surgery to repair a UCL tear in her left thumb after suffering a fall over the weekend.
  • Riley blamed an 'extremely slippy' breakfast stool and her woollen cardigan for the accident, which caused 'massive damage' to her thumb.
  • Praising the NHS, she thanked specialist surgeon Mr. Daniel Thornton at LGI Leeds for their care, sharing photos on Instagram showing her recovery.
  • Former jungle queen Scarlett Moffatt replied 'Sending love chick xxxx,' while Coronation Street star Cait Fitton added 'Sending love beautiful one.'
  • Emmerdale remains Riley's primary focus after recently returning as Mandy; she signed a new one-year contract, telling The Sun 'I love working there.
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Emmerdale legend issues health update after 'very bad fall' causing 'massive damage'

Emmerdale legend Lisa Riley has issued a health update to soap fans after needing surgery due to a 'very bad fall' which resulted in 'massive damage'

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Daily Express broke the news in United Kingdom on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
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